
4.
What was Adam's relationship to God and to Jesus? Luke
3:38; John 20:17.
Adam's Dominion
5.
With what was Adam crowned? What was his dominion?
Heb. 2:7; Gen. 1:26.
6.
What was the condition of the earth as it came from the hand
of its Maker? Gen. 1:10-12, 31.
NOTE.—"As
the earth came forth from the hand of its Maker, it was ex-
ceedingly beautiful. Its surface was .diversified with mountains, hills, and
plains, interspersed with noble rivers and lovely lakes. . . . Graceful shrubs
and delicate flowers greeted the
eye
at every turn. The heights were crowned
with trees more majestic than any that now exist. The air, untainted by foul
miasma, was dear and healthful. The entire landscape outvied in beauty the
decorated grounds of the proudest palace. The angelic host viewed the scene
with delight, and rejoiced at the wonderful works of
God."—Patriarchs and
Prophets,
page 44.
7.
What more did God do to provide for man's need? Gen.
2:18, 21-23.
Non.—"God Himself gave Adam a companion. He provided 'an help
meet
for him,'—a helper corresponding to him,—one who was fitted to be his com-
panion, and who could be one with him in love and sympathy. Eve was
created from a rib taken from the side of Adam, signifying that she was not
to control him, as the head, nor to be trampled under his feet as an inferior, but
to stand by his side as an equal, to be loved and protected by him. A part
of man, bone of his bone, and flesh of his flesh, she was his second self; showing
the dose union and the affectionate attachment that should exist in this
rela-
tion."—Patriarchs and Prophets,
page 46.
Man's First Home and School
8.
Describe man's first home. Gen. 2:8, 9.
NorE.—"The home of our first parents was to be a pattern for other homes
as their children should go forth to occupy the earth. That home, beautified
by the hand of God Himself, was not a gorgeous palace. Men, in their pride,
delight in magnificent and costly edifices, and glory in the works of their own
hands; but God placed Adam in a garden. This was his dwelling. The blue
heavens were its dome; the earth, with its delicate flowers and carpet of living
green, was its floor; and the leafy branches of the goodly trees were its canopy.
Its walls were hung with the most magnificent adornings,—the handiwork
of the great Master Artist. In the surroundings of the holy pair was a lesson
for all time,—that true happiness is found, not in the indulgence of pride
and luxury, but in communion with God through His created works."—
Patriarchs and Prophets,
page 49.
9.
What two institutions were given to the holy pair while still
in Paradise? Gen. 2:24; Matt. 19:4-6; Gen. 2:1-3.
NOTE.—"God
celebrated the first marriage. Thus the institution has for its
originator the Creator of the universe. 'Marriage is honorable ;' it was one of
the first gifts of God to man, and it is one of the two institutions that, after
the fall, Adam brought with him beyond the gates of Paradise. When the
divine principles are recognized and obeyed in this relation, marriage is a
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